A Neolithic culture of the [[仰韶文化|仰韶文化|yang3 shao2 wen2 hua4]] period, named after the Banpo village site in Xi'an, Shaanxi, dating back approximately 6,000 years.

archaeological site near Xi'an containing Neolithic remains of the Yangshao culture

A Neolithic archaeological site near [[西安|西安|xi1 an1]] belonging to the Yangshao culture, dating back approximately 6,000 years and famous for its painted pottery.